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/Sounds like "CHOH" (as in "chose") + "kloh" (as in "close")/

Meaning

Fresh corn on the cob, from the Quechua word "choccllo." Choclo is a staple of Andean cuisine in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, eaten boiled, grilled, or as a key ingredient in dishes like ceviche peruano, where thick slices are served alongside the marinated fish.

Examples

Grab some corn at the market for dinner.

Boiled corn with butter is a summer staple you can't skip.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Jojoto

A young person, kid, or guy in Panama. The most common everyday word for referring to a young person in Panamanian speech.